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Why is the peroneus tertius absent in some humans?

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  1. It is an accessory muscle, not necessary for foot function.  There are several accessory muscles in the arms and the legs.  For example, plantaris is absent in about 10% of the population and the peroneus quartus appears in maybe 15%.  Could be an evolutionary adjustment or just a genetic mishap.

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